Virtually all income groups can expect substantial benefits from tax reform, according to a new study that uses the most sophisticated modeling available to economists.
Study: Tax Reform Is Just As Fair As The Old Tax Law
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The Surprisingly Good ‘Republican’ Tax Plan
The just-announced Republican tax plan is essentially the House “Better Way” plan proposed in June 2016. The business part of the tax reform transforms our corporate tax into a business cash flow tax (BCFT) by moving to full expensing and restricting interest deductibility.
Has Equifax Just Jeopardized Your And 143 Million Other Americans’ Social Security Benefits?
Equifax’s security breach, which occurred on July 29th, but was not disclosed for six weeks, gave criminals access to up to 143 million of our Social Security numbers.
Use economic Research to call a Truce in Divorce Wars
Thanks to their rich parents, my friends “Joe” and “Sue’s” wedding was a three-day, 200-guest extravaganza on Maryland’s Chesapeake shore.
Magical Tool Helps Manage your Finances
In taking over Scott Burns’ column, I promised to perform some money magic — to show you ways to better manage your finances and safely raise your living standard. I can’t do this on a one-on-one basis.
With Social Security, Time and Patience are Worth it
I just visited my mother. She’s 97. The trip over was short: She’s in an assisted-living facility right across the street.
When Obamacare Costs $19,000 Before you get the First Penny Back
Brenda is 60 and lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Her husband is 65, retired and on Medicare. But for Brenda, who is self-employed, her only option is Obamacare.
How The Fed Can Save The House Tax Bill
As I’ve written, the House Republican tax bill has a lot to recommend it, including to Democrats. It needs some tweaks and proper transition rules to ensure it’s at least revenue neutral and as progressive as the current system (which, as you can read here, is far more progressive than commonly believed).